Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 21SAQ
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(a) Determine the period of life when skeletal mass increase or decrease dramatically.
(b) The fractures most common in elderly individuals.
(c) Occurrence of greenstick fractures most common in children.
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Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
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